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pick-me-up

/ˈpɪk miː ʌp/

Translations

pick-me-upnoun

pick-me-ups

/ˈpɪk miː ʌp/

I need a pick-me-up to get through the afternoon.

Мне нужен стимулятор, чтобы пережить этот день.

тонизирующее средство

A cup of coffee is a great pick-me-up in the morning.

Чашка кофе - отличное тонизирующее средство утром.

Additional translations

Synonyms

pick-me-upadjective

/ˈpɪk.mi.ʌp/

/ˈpɪk.mi.ˌʌp/

Used attributively before a noun to describe something intended to invigorate or restore energy.

Synonyms

pick-me-upnoun

A drink or portion of food that provides a quick boost of energy or revitalization.

After a long day at work, she needed a pick-me-up, so she grabbed a cup of coffee.

Something that makes a person feel better or more energetic, often used in a figurative sense.

Listening to her favorite song was the perfect pick-me-up after a stressful meeting.

A small measure of an alcoholic drink or stimulant drug taken to relieve fatigue or lift the spirits.

He fixed himself a whisky pick-me-up before heading back to work.

pick-me-upadjective

Intended to provide a quick boost of energy or improve one's mood.

She ordered a pick-me-up smoothie to power through the afternoon.